Triage Sector M.P. 203.02 Flashcards
1
Q
The purpose of triage is to do what? (3)
A
- categorize patients based on the severity of their injuries
- prioritize their need for treatment and transportation
- stabilize life-threatening injuries before additional resources arrive on-scene.
2
Q
At smaller incidents (up to 10 patients) triage may be handled by who?
A
1st company officer and his crew.
3
Q
the 1st company officer should assume command and assign triage to the next company when there are more then how many patients?
A
more than 10 patients,
4
Q
Triage should be completed using the Arizona Triage System in the red fanny packs. A Triage Report signifies that initial triage has been completed on the incident using what criteria?
A
S.T.A.R.T. criteria
